I tested supermarket jeans against brands like Levis – my favourites cost 4-times less & no one can tell the difference
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JEANS are a staple of my wardrobe.
Over the years I have worn many styles.
As a teenager, I lived in Topshop’s Joni skinny jeans and I got my first pair of Levi’s when I was in my early twenties.
But now, nearing 30, I love nothing more than supermarket jeans.
They are great value and really comfortable.
They also last well, which my £100 Levi’s didn’t (so much for them staying good for ever).
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But while I am a convert to supermarket denim, how well do pairs compare with those at high-end, high street stores?
Here I compare a series of styles, from skinny and straight to cargo and wide leg, and give my verdict and ratings.
BLEACHED WIDE LEG
Supermarket – £22.50 F&F at Tesco - 5/5
ABBY SAYS: The fit of these jeans is great, they are not only a good length but they really skim over my stomach which I love as it means they are super-flattering.
I am also obsessed with the wide leg, which is something new for me.
I am definitely tempted to wear this kind of style more often.High-end high street – £95, Cos
ABBY SAYS: These are made from softer fabric than the pair from F&F.
They are really comfortable and, again, I love how they look as I think this style of jean suits my shape.
ABBY SAYS: After living in skinny jeans as a teenager and in my early twenties, I haven’t worn a pair in years.
But if Kate Moss deems them back in fashion, who am I to argue?
ABBY SAYS: I like how smooth these jeans look, and they are really comfortable.
They also have a bit of stretch which I like in skinny jeans, and I like the colour.
ABBY SAYS: Cargo jeans are big this season and what I really like about these is how smart they look for quite a casual trend.
They have got the wide leg and the cargo pocket detailing but you could still really dress them up.
ABBY SAYS: For £150 more than the M&S version I just wouldn’t be able to justify buying these jeans – and especially given that this is a style which could be just a passing trend.
Having said that, they do have a real quality, feel, though they are perhaps a little long for my 5ft 4in frame, even when I’m wearing a pair of heels.